Throwback Thursday: ‘Life of a Parts Person’
While thumbing through the Counterman archives, we uncovered an absolute gem of a Letter to the Editor in the September 1991 issue.
Throwback Thursday: 2005 Counter Pro of the Year Dennis Call
In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, Counterman is firing up the time machine and setting the coordinates for 2005.
AutoZone CEO Bill Rhodes on 2019 Aftermarket Outlook: ‘Trends Remain Encouraging’
Rhodes: “With the continued aging of the car population and recently lower gas prices at the pump, these are contributing to our optimism regarding 2019 for both DIY and commercial.”
AutoZone Commercial Sales Grow in Q1
Inventory available was a major focus during the quarter.
WATCH: Getting More from Gasket Sales
When a customer comes in for a gasket, think about the related fluids, filters and parts they might need to complete the repair.
General Motors to Shutter Five North American Plants, Shed 14,000 Jobs as Part of Cost-Cutting Plan
GM said it expects the plan to boost its annual free cash flow by $6 billion by the end of 2020.
WATCH: Interview with Schaeffler Aftermarket Exec Eric Steinbecher
Eric Steinbecher, president, Automotive Aftermarket – Americas, Schaeffler, discusses the company’s products and services as well as Schaeffler’s global rebranding initiative in this interview with Counterman Editor Josh Cable at AAPEX 2018.
Meet the November ‘Guess the Car’ Champion: Josh Bliefnick
The correct answer for the November contest is the Porsche Cayenne.
WATCH: Overlooked Gasket Sales Opportunities
Many gasket sales can get overlooked because customers don’t realize they need certain gaskets to complete a repair job.
Making a Habit of Giving Thanks
To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever taken the time on Thanksgiving to think about the blessings in my life.
O’Reilly to Build New Distribution Center in Cleveland Area, Relocate Nashville Facility
The 405,000-square-foot “ground-up” facility in Twinsburg will service approximately 275 stores, O’Reilly COO and Co-President Jeff Shaw said.
Advance CEO on Walmart Partnership: ‘Opportunity to Extend Fundamental DIY Value Proposition to More Customers’
While Advance and Walmart haven’t ironed out all the logistics, Advance CEO Tom Greco emphasized the companies are aligned in their goal to “delight the customer.”
